Welcome to my portfolio site,

You can view some of my past web designs and artworks here by navigating with the links above. If this site is too heavy then please click here to go to the light-weight version.

This site is built with XHTML, PHP and JavaScript using a MySQL database. The light weight version is built with the same coding but while utilising AJAX.

You can also go to the mobile version of this site here: http://etherealradiance.net/mobile

Click here to go the the light version.
Name: Pavan K Ratra

Birthdate: 03.09.1985

Email: pavan@etherealradiance.net

Objective: I am looking for a position in which I can use my skills to the fullest in any of the following categories: Website Development (PHP, HTML, XHTML, CSS, JS, AJAX), Graphic Design and/or IT.
Resume
Freelance Website Development
Oct 2007 - Feb 2010
Newcastle, NSW
Postition: PHP Developer
Responsibilities:
Creating HTML, XHTML, CSS, JS and PHP websites for various clients, keeping to the timeframe given by the customer & producing sleek, high-end, functional solutions for the client's needs.

Projects worked on:

  • http://wendyharmer.worldsecuresystems.com
    • A quirky website I am currently designing for Wendy Harmer, a comedian. It utilises XHTML, CSS and JavaScript (Using a CMS). Working as a short term contractor for HeadJam.

  • http://straydogstheatre.com.au
    • A Newcastle theatre company who's publicity has increased due to this website. The website was built with XHTML, CSS, PHP and Flash. I still do maintenance on the website as an ongoing project.

  • http://ecav.com.au
    • An eCommerce website I built for an audio/visual company. Involved .NET, CSS, JavaScript and XHTML. Worked as a contractor for a Newcastle Web Company.

  • http://deepka.com.au [currently down]
    • An online presence reflecting an Indian restaurant based in Tamworth. Clean and sleek. Involved XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP and MySQL.

  • There are many more which I have worked on which have made it to the web and off the web. I still have screen shots for some of them on this site.


  • Freelance Application Developer
    Jan 2007 - Oct 2007
    Tamworth, NSW
    Postition: Application Developer
    Responsibilities:
    Programming and maintaining a POS system for a restaurant, which interfaced with an MS Access database, a receipt printer & a cash drawer. Also included features to do weekly and monthly settlements.

    Telstra Data Activation Center
    Oct 2006 - Jan 2007
    Lvl 18, Pitt Street, Sydney, 2000
    Postition: Technical Solutions Support
    Responsibilities:
    Programming remote hardware for telephone and ADSL services as well as providing cable information to communications technicians out on the the field.

    Deepka Indian Restaurant
    Jan 1999 - Jan 2005
    Brisbane Street, Tamworth, NSW, 2340
    Postition: Manager
    Responsibilities:
    Customer service, cash handling, hygiene maintenance, waiting and managing a team of floor staff.

    Oxley High School
    Apr 2001 - Dec 2004
    Piper Street, Tamworth, NSW, 2340
    Postition: Website / Intranet developer (Webmaster)
    Responsibilities:
    Creating and motivating a website development team of 25 people, developing and maintaining the school intranet and website, while meeting strict deadlines.

    Lanster PTY LTD (Telstra Shop)
    Jan 2004 - Feb 2004
    Peel Street, Tamworth, 2340, NSW
    Postition: Customer Service Assistant
    Responsibilities:
    Customer service and selling communications products.

    CPS Computer Shop
    Aug 2001 (Work Exp.)
    Peel Street, Tamworth 2340, NSW
    Postition: Customer Service Assistant
    Responsibilities:
    Customer service, computer repairs, selling hardware and software products.

    Resume » Employment
    Technical Skills

  • Programming languages I can use:
    • PHP 4/5, Zend
    • MySQL 5+, MS SQL 2005/08, MS Access, ADO.NET, Oracle
    • XHTML, HTML, CSS
    • JavaScript, AJAX
    • ASP / ASP.NET
    • WML & iPhone web development
    • Utilising SMS gateway to send/receive SMS
    • VB6 Application Development
  • Can use a wide range of design software
    • Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, ImageReady CS4
    • Dreamweaver, Smultron
    • Swish
  • Can use a wide range of general software
    • XAMPP: MAMP, WAMP, LAMP, IIS
    • Cpanel, PHPMyAdmin
    • MS Office suite
    • Microsoft Windows, Mac OS
  • Can operate any computer hardware/peripheral.


  • Non-Technical Skills

  • Can work very well in a team
  • Can work very well unsupervised
  • Very quick learner
  • Excellent self-presentation
  • Well spoken & polite
  • Photography & Photo Manipulation
  • Fluent in English, Punjabi & Hindi
  • Resume » Skills
    You can send me an email at pavan@etherealradiance.net or if you find that opening your email is tedious then you can click here and an email form should appear below.

    -Pav
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